For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Decatur County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN are Decaturville Elementary School, Scotts Hill Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN include Decaturville Elementary School, Scotts Hill Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur County?
4 public preschools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Decatur County include: Parsons Elementary School vs. Decaturville Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School vs. Scotts Hill Elementary School
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